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WASHINGTONPOST (Samuel Oakford, Jarrett Ley, Jonathan Baran, Evan Hill, Sarah Blaskey) - Federal agent secured gun from Minn. man before fatal shooting, videos show

A Post analysis of videos sheds light on the encounter that left 37-year-old Alex Pretti dead.

AI:Video footage reveals that a federal agent disarmed 37-year-old Alex Pretti during an encounter in Minneapolis before a fatal shooting occurred.Open

NYTIMES (Tracey Tully) - Pro-Israel Group Targets a Former Ally in an Early Congressional Race

A super PAC affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee is running ads against Tom Malinowski, who is hoping to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey in the House.

AI:A super PAC affiliated with AIPAC is running advertisements targeting Tom Malinowski, a candidate for New Jersey's congressional seat currently held by Governor Mikie Sherrill.Open

NYTIMES (Camille Rodríguez Montilla, Frances Robles and The New York Times) - In Venezuela, Families Search for Relatives Who Are Detained and Missing

Even as dozens of political prisoners have been freed, at least 66 people taken by state authorities and never heard from again remain missing, relatives and rights groups say.

AI:In Venezuela, despite the release of some political prisoners, human rights groups and families report that at least 66 individuals taken by state authorities remain missing and unaccounted for.Open

NYTIMES (Joseph Bernstein) - He Helped Make Mamdani. Can He Make Others?

Part casting director, part media guru, Morris Katz is behind the biggest Democratic campaigns this cycle.

AI:Morris Katz, a political strategist and media expert, has become a key figure in major Democratic campaigns, notably playing a significant role in Zohran Mamdani's success.Open

NYTIMES (Farnaz Fassihi, Sanjana Varghese, Malachy Browne and Parin Behrooz) - How Iran Crushed a Citizen Uprising With Lethal Force

After scattered protests started last month, Iranians revolted en masse. The security forces cracked down, and the death toll has now reached 5,200.

AI:Following mass protests that began last month, Iranian security forces have used lethal force to crack down on citizen uprisings, resulting in a death toll that has reached 5,200.Open

NYTIMES (Robert Draper and Vincent Alban) - Trump Pushes A.I. Data Centers, but the G.O.P. Is Cool to One in Alabama

Residents also oppose a data center the size of 18 Walmarts that is set to be built in pristine woodland outside Bessemer, Ala. “All this will be gone,” one said.

AI:While Donald Trump is pushing for more AI data centers, some Republicans are showing resistance; specifically, residents in Alabama oppose the construction of a massive data center near Bessemer that would replace significant areas of woodland.Open

WASHINGTONPOST (Karen Tumulty) - Trump’s sudden retreat on Greenland shows that limits still exist

It remains to be seen what lasting damage the episode has done, particularly to how other members of NATO regard and trust the United States.

AI:Donald Trump's decision to back away from his previous interest in acquiring Greenland highlights ongoing challenges regarding his foreign policy approach and raises questions about the potential long-term impact on trust among NATO allies.Open

NPR (Anusha Mathur) - Thousands of new Americans opt for 'ultimate act of inclusion' despite obstacles

Three citizenship ceremonies NPR attended in the Washington, D.C. area in January were largely celebratory experiences, despite a year of hurdles and changes to the naturalization process.

AI:Despite recent hurdles and changes to the naturalization process, many immigrants continue to celebrate achieving U.S. citizenship through ceremonies in the Washington, D.C. area.Open

NPR (Chandelis Duster) - 5 things to know about the latest Minneapolis shooting

Tensions are escalating in Minneapolis after Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a U.S. citizen, was killed during an encounter with immigration officials on Saturday morning. Here is what to know.

AI:Tensions are escalating in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a U.S. citizen, during an encounter with immigration officials on Saturday morning.Open

STRIPES (JACK BROOK, STEVE KARNOWSKI and REBECCA SANTANA) - VA nurse shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown, National Guard activated | Stars and Stripes

AI:A VA nurse was shot and killed during an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, leading to the activation of the National Guard.Open